Episodes

  • Smoky Feasts and AI Culinary Adventures: BBQ Hotspots and Savory Surprises
    Sep 16 2024

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    Ever wondered how to elevate your holiday feasts or discover hidden BBQ gems? Join us as we recap Episode 31's culinary triumphs, including our Hickory Smoke hot sauce and unbeatable dry-brining method for your festive meals. This episode takes you on a savory journey through Oklahoma's top barbecue spots, like Van's Pig Stand and the award-winning Butcher Barbecue Stand, along with our own backyard experiments, from smoky sausage breakfasts to s'mores with a twist. Plus, we share our experience making a delightful s'mores dip with our grandson and brainstorm ways to up our s'mores game even further.

    But that's not all! Get ready to laugh and learn from our culinary mishaps, including a live cooking video guided by ChatGPT that took an unexpected turn. We also dive into the joys of combining football season with barbecue delights and reveal an AI-generated recipe for a smoky sausage and hash brown taco that brought a new flair to traditional flavors. As we gear up for Halloween, we're planning exciting YouTube videos featuring themed treats, ensuring this episode is packed with flavorful fun and insightful BBQ tips you won't want to miss!

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    26 mins
  • Fiery Sauces and Crispy Skins: Elevate Your Holiday Meals
    Sep 9 2024

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    Are you ready to elevate your culinary game just in time for the holidays? This episode of the Okie Smoking Podcast has it all! We kick things off by reminiscing about our latest mouth-watering adventures, from scrumptious beer brats to our zesty Tropical Storm pineapple jalapeno hot sauce. We also introduce our newest masterpiece—a hickory smoked hot sauce—and get Dolores' take on its flavor profile. As the festive season approaches, our discussion heats up with a spirited debate on dry brining versus wet brining for your Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts. Plus, we answer listener questions from Georgia and Illinois and share our upcoming plans to explore some of the best barbecue joints in Oklahoma and a top-rated restaurant in Dallas.

    In this episode, we also delve into the nitty-gritty of brining methods, particularly for poultry but also for pork and beef. Discover why dry brining might be the space-saving, crispy-skinned solution you need. We'll share our personal stories about smoking turkey and the magic of proper seasoning. A listener from Georgia even throws in a curveball by reminding us of a unique banana pizza recipe we previously discussed, highlighting the interactive and experimental spirit of our show. Finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the Okie Smoking Podcast so you never miss out on our delicious creations and culinary tips. Keep those taste buds ready for more as new episodes drop every Monday!

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    25 mins
  • Game Day Delights and Hot Sauce Creations: Celebrating Fall and Fiery Flavors
    Sep 2 2024

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    Ever wondered how to craft the perfect hot sauce or elevate your game day snacks? Join us as we recap our latest culinary adventures, including some mouthwatering beer brats and a tantalizing pineapple hot sauce. Dolores jumps in to help us celebrate our 30th episode milestone and discuss the arrival of fall, which means it's time for super nachos and other game day delights. Plus, we're inviting you to join our November collaboration and showcase your own delicious creations!

    Our hot sauce journey continues as we experiment with unique flavors like blueberry and mango habanero, and even brainstorm about a thick and sweet honey hot sauce. We share tips for making keto-friendly BBQ sauce and talk about some of our spiciest creations, including a fiery Carolina Reaper sauce. With National Pepper Month on the horizon, we reveal how you can get involved using the hashtag #pepperingitup. We also tackle a listener's question about cooking thinner pork chops in a homemade barrel cooker, emphasizing the importance of meat probes for perfect results. Don't miss out on spicing up your culinary repertoire with us!

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    31 mins
  • From Farmers' Markets to Grill Masters: Cream Cheese Chronicles
    Aug 19 2024

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    Ever tried grilling cream cheese only to have it melt into a delicious mess? Join us on a culinary adventure as we recount our recent escapades with homemade blueberry hot sauce paired with cream cheese. We share the highs and lows of experimenting with extreme heat, leading to some unexpected, yet mouthwatering results. Get ready to brainstorm with us as we discuss future hot sauce flavors and our love for jalapenos, smoked chicken, and cream cheese. Plus, we dive into Yelp's top 10 barbecue restaurants and tease an out-of-state spot we're itching to visit. Your feedback and comments are the cherry on top of this savory episode!

    Inspired by Oklahoma's cottage law, we're excited to bring our homemade hot sauce and cream cheese recipes to life! We recount the joys and challenges of bottling these creations safely and our plans to introduce them at local farmers' markets by 2025. Join us as we share our experiences pairing cream cheese with snacks like Doritos and Ritz crackers, and unveil our upcoming hot sauce flavors, including the fiery Carolina Reaper blueberry and raspberry chipotle. Don't miss our tales of experimenting with salsa recipes and smoked chicken, celebrating the joy of unique, homemade culinary delights.

    Ready to discover the best barbecue spots in the nation? We highlight Yelp's top 10 barbecue restaurants, including gems like De Lauder's Barbecue in Tennessee and Wright's Barbecue in Arkansas. We're especially excited about potential road trips to places like Tyler’s Barbecue in Amarillo, Texas, and Joe’s Kansas City Barbecue. Plus, we give a shoutout to our local favorite, Bibb’s Smokehouse Barbecue in Oklahoma City. To wrap things up, we share a funny hat mix-up moment and guide you on where to find more of our content across YouTube, Apple, Spotify, and iHeart Radio. Don't miss out on our latest grilling adventures and community interactions!

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    35 mins
  • Unforgettable Reunion Feasts: Perfect Brisket, Jalapeno Meatloaf Magic, and Blueberry Habanero Surprises
    Aug 13 2024

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    What’s the secret to a perfect brisket that has your family raving for days? In Episode 28 of the Okie Smokin' Podcast, we recount our culinary escapades at a family reunion cookout, where we spent the night smoking two briskets and two pork shoulders to create a feast that was truly unforgettable. From the essential items and meticulous process involved in smoking meats to the unexpected delight of baked beans made with apple pie filling, we share our favorite moments and cooking insights.

    Ready to spice up your meatloaf game? We’ve got you covered with our latest experiment: a jalapeno cream cheese meatloaf that turned out to be a smash hit. Learn how we combined ground pork skin, two eggs, SPG seasoning, Jolly Rogers jalapeno seasoning, and a sugar-free barbecue sauce to craft a meatloaf that’s both savory and sweet. Plus, we’ll debate the merits of cooking brisket fat side up and reveal the secrets behind our crowd-pleasing burnt ends.

    Ever wondered what happens when you mix blueberries with habanero peppers? Dolores steps up to bravely sample our new Okie Smokin' blueberry habanero hot sauce, and we discuss its creation and versatility. From balancing sweetness and heat to potential pairings like smoked bologna and cream cheese, this sauce is a game-changer. Don’t miss our preview of next week’s episode, where we’ll experiment with the hot sauce on smoked cream cheese. Make sure to follow us on our website and social media for all the latest updates and delicious creations.

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    27 mins
  • From Fiery Chicken Breasts to Succulent Brisket Feasts
    Jul 29 2024

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    Prepare for a flavor-packed journey on the Okie Smokin' Podcast! Ever wondered how to transform simple chicken breasts into a fiery delight that leaves your taste buds tingling? We'll reveal our spicy adventure with habanero and scorpion pepper seasoning and set the stage for a grand reunion cookout, where we'll tackle smoking 45-50 pounds of briskets and pork shoulders. Dolores is back on her watermelon diet, and exciting updates are in store as you can now catch our podcast via Alexa and our new YouTube channel.

    Join us as we map out our extensive cookout plans, from selecting the perfect seasonings to debating the merits of different grills like the Pit Boss, Weber Smoky Mountain, and Pit Barrel. We’ll talk through our meticulous preparation and cooking timelines, strategies for making burnt ends, and incorporating mouth-watering barbecue sauces. Along the way, there’s a fun chat about Spam stir-fry and a reflection on the sparse activity in our recent video comments. Follow us for more delicious updates, and tune in every Monday for our next mouth-watering episode!

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    23 mins
  • Watermelon Weight Loss and Spice Cabinet Secrets: Delicious Discoveries and Pellet Grill Triumphs
    Jul 24 2024

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    Can you really lose weight by eating just watermelon for three days? Dolores did, and she’s here to tell you all about her juicy adventure that took her from 166 to 158 pounds. Dolores found the diet surprisingly enjoyable and even missed the watermelon once her diet ended. We get into the nitty-gritty of her experience, including the fasting routine and those little adjustments she made, like adding seasonings on the third day. Plus, we share some exciting news about giving our podcast a video upgrade!

    Spice lovers, rejoice! We’re opening up our overflowing spice cabinet to share our favorite rubs and hot sauces from small businesses like Total Chaos and Peach Fuzz. We’re taste-testing and talking about cooking up delicious pork chops and brisket with these flavorful seasonings. Our kitchen adventures don’t stop there—tune in for the story of our keto-friendly, honey-coated ribs cooked on the Pit Boss pellet smoker. Despite a near-mishap, these ribs turned out to be some of the best we’ve ever made. We also tease an upcoming hot sauce project and rave about our favorite dishes of the week. Don’t miss this flavorful episode!

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    34 mins
  • Grill Adventures and Juicy Watermelon Diets: A Culinary Exploration
    Jul 15 2024

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    Ready to master the art of grill maintenance and elevate your barbecue game? Join us as we share expert tips on keeping your grills spotless and ready for action. From using a shop vac to clean out the ashes of your Pit Boss pellet grill to discussing the bold and fiery flavors of Carolina Reaper sauce and pickled eggs, we've got you covered. We also showcase our variety of grilling equipment, including the Pit Barrel, Weber Smoky Mountain, Weber Kettle, and Blackstone grills. Plus, we invite you to contribute your own cleaning methods and make it a comprehensive cleaning day for all our cooking gear.

    Feeling adventurous with your diet? Follow Dolores on her three-day watermelon challenge inspired by "Kicking it With Keisha," and discover the potential health benefits and keto compatibility of this juicy fruit. We'll explore creative ways to enjoy watermelon, from simple seasoning to incorporating it into your intermittent fasting routine. And as we gear up for a major barbecue event, we dive into the logistics of cooking large quantities of meat and share some hilarious insights about the necessity of barbecue towels. Stick around for a chat about showcasing our event on Blue Sky and the possibility of featuring guest barbecue enthusiasts in future episodes. This episode promises a blend of practical advice, personal stories, and community engagement you won't want to miss!

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    26 mins